Detroit Red Wings Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Detroit Red Wings are 8-10-3 (19 points), outside the East playoff spots (12th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 18% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 1%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average
18%Make playoffs
1%Win Atlantic
3%Reach conf. finals
1%Win Stanley Cup
86 pointsProjected points
21stPower rating rank
63Games left (32 home)
W1Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs Boston Bruins (13-6-1) | 43% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs New York Islanders (9-6-4) | 49% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Vancouver Canucks (3-17-1) | 63% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) | 51% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Nashville Predators (11-4-5) | 45% |
| Tue, Dec 1 | vs Calgary Flames (9-10-1) | 57% |
| Thu, Dec 3 | vs Colorado Avalanche (12-6-3) | 42% |
| Sat, Dec 5 | @ Boston Bruins (13-6-1) | 37% |
| Wed, Dec 9 | @ New Jersey Devils (15-6-0) | 37% |
| Fri, Dec 11 | vs New York Rangers (12-8-1) | 47% |
Atlantic standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 13-5-2 | 28 | 85% | 29% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12-4-4 | 28 | 73% | 16% |
| Ottawa Senators | 13-6-2 | 28 | 73% | 14% |
| Boston Bruins | 13-6-1 | 27 | 86% | 31% |
| Florida Panthers | 12-7-2 | 26 | 60% | 8% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 8-8-4 | 20 | 11% | <1% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 8-10-3 | 19 | 18% | 1% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 8-12-2 | 18 | 13% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 18% |
| Win the division | 1% |
| Win a first-round series | 7% |
| Reach the conference finals | 3% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 1% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 1% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Detroit Red Wings make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Red Wings a 18% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 8-10-3 and outside the East playoff spots (12th in the conference).
What are the Detroit Red Wings' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
1%, with a 1% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the Detroit Red Wings' projected record?
The simulations project about 86 points over the 84-game season (now 19 points in 21 games).